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Old 01-12-2012, 06:43 PM
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Default Big 3 wire upgrade
Looking at upgrading the power wires..
Here is the plan

1/0 gauge - Power & Ground Wire

Alternator (+) ---> Battery (+)w/ 250 amp ANL Fuse
Alternator Mounting Bracket ----> Battery (-)
Battery (-) ----> Body Ground
Alternator Mounting Bracket ----> Body Ground


Am I missing anything?
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Old 01-12-2012, 07:06 PM
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Alternator Mounting Bracket ----> Battery (-)
Is this the only one that services the engine block?
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Old 01-12-2012, 07:09 PM
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There is the OEM one as well as the one I added ( block ----> frame ) when you helped with the cb radio issue
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Sounds good then. I recomend that you use something like this on the connections. \/ \/

http://www.tessco.com/products/displayProductInfo.do?sku=26727&eventPage=1

You should be able to find something like this at any outlet that sells electrical supplies.
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Sweet thanks bud ... I Always prefer a second opinion before any major electrical upgrades ....
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Finally got the upgrade finished ...




New HO Alternator (Mean Green MG1388)
New Cole Hersee Isolator (48530 200amp Model)
New 1/0 Gauge Wire
New Ring Terminals & Shrink Tube
New 300 Amp ANL Fuse & Holder


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